Lily of the Valley

My love affair with Lily of the Valley (or quite cynically called ‘devil’s own flower’) has a long history. It’s not native to my home town, however, our first tête -à- tête was during one fortunate summer vacation in the Himalayan slopes. The caretaker cum gardener of the guesthouse that my dad had rented was a genteel soul who had impressive repertoire in his gardening skills. The crowning glory of his marvelous garden was definitely the huge patch of Lily of the Valley. I think, I got imprinted on LotV since our love at ‘first smell’ and since then I have had at least a sniff of every perfume with LotV that I can get my hands on! Diorissimo (not the latest screeching monstrosity! and for the record, I do hate IFRA) is my first bottled lover in that sense and no matter how much I adore others, I will always be faithful to it. So, why this particular LotV you ask? Simply because it’s unfettered devotion of being a bright and fresh LotV. It sits close to my skin, and reminds me of burying my nose in a bunch of LotV. Here in Germany, May Day is not fulfilled without Maiglöckchen in a vase and on me! Cheers!

This is a very well done LoTV on the cheap side of things. One of my favourite scents of all times is Diorissimo and I own a prized 7,5ml bottle of the best lily of the valley ever created. But this is suave. It is dryer, but absolutely true to the real scent of the flower and very well balanced with green notes, a little musk backing. I don't detect much lemon - that's a plus, since lily does not need it - but I can feel it's backing somewhat the whole composition. It is a very endearing rendition and I wish it had more sillage and longevity but hey! For the price one can spray with abandon, over and over. Absolute love and will buy more of it. Totally feminine, classy - honestly, wouldn't have ever guessed, but it is! - and worth buying. If you are a LoTV lover, you won't regret purchasing. Very happy with my blind buy, and I am picky to say the least about my muguet!! This is lovely!

My sister has been desperate for a lily of the valley fragrance so I bought this as one of her birthday presents. It's gorgeous. So so fresh, a little powdery, a little soapy, gorgeous subtle citrus and leafy notes, she's going to adore it. Update: She's obsessed. She's been wearing it every single day since and apparently getting constant compliments on it. Couldn't be happier. A little bonus, too is that the bottle with its crystal cap looks lovely on her trinket shelf.

independent character, straight forward, perfect for rainy n hot weather. But it's edt, the longevity is reserved. So pitty i havnt tried the discounted Forget Me Not. Hope the WOW reissues it soon.

P.S. I hve two bottles of White Jasmine(not displayed in the panel). It is greatly gorgourous. Life is as simple as that.